A bit about me
I am originally from a small Minnesota town you've probably never heard of (Sandstone, it's worth a shot). I did my undergrad at St. Cloud State University, and even made the Dean's list which made my mother very happy. I later attended the Creative Circus in Atlanta, GA where I learned the finer points of Art Direction and the creative side of the advertising industry.
I’m an art director/graphic designer experienced in making all kinds of stuff for TV, print, outdoor, the web, and just about anything else needed—I've even written radio spots. I have experience leading a team of graphic designers and have been running my own small creative business for the past few years.
I also taught middle school Spanish for two years, and led a Den of Cub Scouts for five.
I'm based in the Twin Cities. For more information, please visit me on my Linked-In page at: www.linkedin.com/in/shavor
Professional Experience
Freelance & Owner, Fulton & Baker, LLC
As an independent creative professional, I provide needed services for companies and agencies on a project-by-project basis. Fulton & Baker, LLC was created in 2012 by me and my favorite copywriter partner to provide more comprehensive creative consulting services.
Over the course of many years working Independently and with F&B, I have designed websites, logos, cereal packaging, brochures and direct mail, sales videos, and pitch presentation work.
Spanish Teacher, St. Thomas More Catholic School
I had a wonderful opportunity to try something new and for two academic school years (2018-19 and 2019-20) I taught beginning Spanish for grades 5–8.
Associate Creative Director, Red Circle Agency
I've done two stints at Red Circle. I worked on the development of new branding and strategies for various hospitality and casino gaming clients. My duties included supervising a team of graphic designers to manage and create the monthly rotation of print, outdoor, digital and broadcast TV projects for multiple casino clients.
Art Director, JT Mega Food Marketing
I created website designs, print advertising, digital ads, brochures and sales materials for food service industry clients like Hormel Foods, General Mills
Art Director, BBDO Minneapolis
I worked on a lot of campaigns and pitches, mostly related to food, for brands like Hormel Foods, Famous Dave’s BBQ Restaurants, Chi-Chi’s Salsa, Jennie-O Turkey, and CommonBond Communities.
Art Director/CopyWriter at CORNYN + PARTNERS, San Francisco
My first and favorite ad agency job. I worked on many a campaign ranging from food service clients, electronics manufacturers, video game developers and record companies.
Cornyn + Partners is now called DINE, a food marketing agency.
My Schooling
St. Cloud State University, BS in Mass Communications/Advertising & BA in Spanish
The Creative Circus, Atlanta, Certificate of Completion in Art Direction
Minneapolis Community & Technical College, Web and Interactive Media Certificate